The Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus planned a series of concerts featuring 15 songs by LGBTQ+ icon Kelly Clarkson and then found out they had a new fan: the hit singer herself.

After the singer found out about the concert, she quickly invited them onto her show as part of her “What I’m liking” segment and surprised them at the end of the interview and performance.

Many of Clarkson’s songs are about overcoming difficulties, and no one knows the steep climb to victory like the queer community.

After part of the chorus performed a version of her song “Stronger,” Clarkson spoke with the choir’s artistic director, Eric Shepard.

Shepard said he was inspired by Clarkson’s songs when searching for a way to “honor the depth and breadth of our members,” telling her that it was a natural choice to honor her catalog.